The President, Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has promised jobs for the youth of Ada through Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group of Companies.
The aforementioned company has been handed the Songor to mine the salt at Ada to open up employment opportunities for the youth.
Few minutes after the Member of Parliament for Ada East, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah had stated that her constituents are in dire need of jobs, President Akufo-Addo asked them not to lose hope.
The MP’s lamentations for lack of jobs and the president’s assurance both occurred at the grand durbar of the 2022 Asafotufiami festival celebrated by the people of Ada.
During her speech, the MP, Mrs. Cudjoe-Ghansah reminded the government of its numerous promises to the constituents but yet nothing to show for.
She, however, assured the constituents of pushing through leadership to ameliorate the plight they’re going through.
In his response, President Akufo-Addo, whose speech was read on his behalf by a leading member of the NPP and former Information Minister, Florence Oboshie Sai-Cofie, assured the residents of government’s readiness to provide them jobs through the enterprise of Electrochem Ghana Limited.
“Honourable chairman, the plea by Nene Ada for extension of the sea defence project to cover the entire coast line is in order and its already been carefully considered by government.
“Nene Ada the development of the Songo lagoon is very dear to the heart of this government. It is in view of this that the government heeded to your request by giving the green light for Electrochem Ghana to harness the potential of the lagoon in the area of commercial salt production.
“This extraordinary project aimed at boasting the local economy of the two district is heart warming to note the rate at which the project is been rolled out and to hear from resident that the Songor lagoon dream is been realised,” she revealed.
The president applauded the Ada state’s contribution towards Ghana’s development while touting their enviable hospitality prowess.
“The Ada state has come of age and has contributed in no small measure towards development effort of the country. So as we celebrate this annual festival we must look back even as we take stock of our achievement and challenges over the years and restrategise on how we can further tell the development of Ada.
“It is common knowledge that Ada is one of the most patronised and highly competitive tourist hubs in Ghana and beyond. Aside the enormous tourism potential of the district which draws hundreds of tourist here every week and several thousands every year.
“It is also quite naturally a peaceful and beautiful area for siting and having some relaxation,” he extolled.
By Felix Anim-Appau|Onuaonline.com
